Madison+Main

05/29/2026

David Saunders attended the Fatherhood Foundation breakfast at the Westin Hotel with Jeff Katz yesterday. The event brought together some great Richmond dads, and a powerful, personal speech on the importance of fatherhood by former Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares.

If you're not familiar with The Fatherhood Foundation, check them out at vadad.org. Important work for an important cause.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

05/20/2026

We've always known that Holiday Barn Pet Resorts is the best, and Virginia agrees!

They swept the pet category in Best of Virginia 2026: 1st Place Dog Groomer, 1st Place Pet Boarding/Day Care, and 2nd Place Dog Training -- proving that !

05/19/2026

Stopping by Zorch Pizza tonight for trivia? Take an extra look at the menus -- recently redesigned by our team, complete with their mascot, Cheeze-Mo. And may we suggest a slice of the Upside Down?

05/11/2026

Currently accepting birthday wishes from the happiest place on earth -- join us in celebrating Account Executive and PR queen, Anne Bowers!

We'd be lost without you, Anne (and a lot less fun!)

05/11/2026

"I have often said there are brands you know and love, brands you know and don’t love, and brands you’ve never heard of. Spirit was #2." - Dave Saunders

Read the Weekly:

I wasn’t surprised by the announcement last weekend about Spirit Airlines failing. I had been preparing for it.

05/06/2026

Your old laptop probably isn't staging a comeback. Neither is your first-gen iPad. But they can still make a difference!

Texas Inn is hosting a tech drive until May 10th for Tech For Troops, and your retired gadgets could help a veteran power up their next chapter.

Bring them by any Texas Inn location and get $5 in Dave Bucks.

05/06/2026

Our last Weekly Report is a loving eulogy to the Florida Man meme (RIP: 2013–2025). Plus: a visit from Sprocket Media Works, the Virginia PR Awards, the VACEOs Conference, and Dave's Friday morning radio spot on WRVA.

Read the full report:

Somewhere between an alligator’s yawn and a 7-Eleven hot dog, the legend of Florida Man quietly met its end.

05/05/2026

It's Team Member Tuesday - and Jenna's birthday!

Senior Graphic Designer Jenna is the creative force behind so many of the bold, eye-catching visuals that walk out our doors.

Join us in celebrating her today!

04/23/2026

Speed and scale are great, until every brand sounds like the same algorithm wrote their copy (because spoiler, it probably did).

We wrote about the balancing act between automation and authenticity, and why hashtag when they know when to let humans take the wheel.

Read it now ⬇️

AI can be a powerful tool! But when brands lean into it too much, the cracks start to show, and the strategy starts to implode.